© 2021 ICS®, Oregon Tool Inc. REV12232021 P/N 610794
536-E OPERATOR MANUAL
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7. Causes and prevention of kickback
a. Though not as prevalent as in wood cutting chain saws, kickback may occur
when the chain is pinched or snagged in the kerf of the cut.
In some cases this may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guidebar
up and back towards the operator. This reaction may cause you to lose control of
the power cutter which could result in serious personal injury.
b. Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the power
cutter handles, with both hands on the power cutter and position
your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken. Do not let go of the power cutter.
c. Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps enable better control of the power cutter in unexpected situations.
d. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage
and/or kickback.
e. Do not insert the diamond power cutter into a slot narrower than the
chain segments. Rapid pushback or kickback might occur.
NOTE: Most ICS diamond chain segments are .225 inches (5.72 mm) wide.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
i. Wear safety glasses or face shield, and hearing protection. Further protective
equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the concrete cutter chain.
j. Always keep proper footing and operate the chain concrete power cutter only
when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or
control of the chain concrete power cutter.
k. Carry the chain concrete power cutter by the front handle with the chain
concrete cutter switched off and away from your body.
Proper handling of the chain concrete power cutter will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the moving concrete power cutter chain.
l. Follow instructions for water supply, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or dry power cutter chain may break or increase the
chance for kickback or create overheating.
m. NEVER run the ICS power cutter upside-down.
Concrete debris can fly back into the operator’s face.
n. NEVER operate the ICS power cutter with a saw chain or guidebar
designed to cut wood.
Using wood cutting saw chain on the ICS power cutter could result in severe
injuries to operator and bystanders! Use ONLY the cutting attachments
specified in this manual on this power cutter.
